Title: Political Manager (full-time, exempt)
Organization: Giffords: Courage to Fight Gun Violence
Reports to: Political Director
Location: Washington, DC
The Political Manager is an integral part of Giffords' political team, working across several projects as well as overseeing some work of their own. The successful candidate for this role thrives in a fast-paced environment, thinks two steps ahead, and brings good humor to their work.
Position requires ability and interest in occasional travel and evening events.
To apply, please submit your cover letter and résumé to jobs@giffords.org.
Duties + Responsibilities:
- Manage candidate endorsement process, including outreach to campaigns, cataloguing and analyzing questionnaires, and assisting with candidate services
- Manage relationships with designated portfolio of campaigns and allied organizations to strengthen partnerships, communicate Giffords' priorities, and identify opportunities for involvement in coordinated communications or events
- Oversee political team intern program
- Manage the day to day of Giffords' PAC including tracking, compliance and budget
- Conduct research to support political communications, including TV, radio, and digital ads, direct mail, and other online communication (social media, website, etc.)
- Assist Political Director with production of materials for meetings and presentations
- Schedule meetings and calls related to Giffords PAC's political program
- Other duties as assigned
Essential Skills + Experience:
- 3 years of relevant work experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to be flexible
- Superior attention to detail
- Self-starter, willing to take initiative as needed
- Experience staffing candidates or high-profile principals
- Strong interpersonal skills, sense of humor and ability to work well on a team
Salary commensurate with experience. Competitive benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, 401k plan with employer match, paid time off, paid parental leave, and paid holidays.
Giffords is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an environment that celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion. People of color, trans individuals, gender non-conforming individuals, women, people with differing abilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.
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ABOUT GIFFORDS
Giffords is a nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives from gun violence.
Led by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, Giffords inspires the courage of people from all walks of life to make America safer.
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